Quantitative Analyst | Upto $60/hr Hourly

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.

Position:
Expert Mathematician

Type:ContractCompensation:$25–$60/hourLocation:RemoteCommitment:10+ hours/weekRole Responsibilities
• Author clear, unambiguous, open-ended mathematical prompts that elicit evaluable AI responses.
• Verify prompts are within the scope of the assigned subdomain and correctly rated for difficulty.
• Ensure all 5 prompts in a task are sufficiently distinct from one another with varying difficulty levels.
• Apply expert judgment to assess the depth and quality of mathematical reasoning required.
• Edit prompts and difficulty assignments where standards are not met.

QualificationsMust-Have
• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
• 2–6 years of professional or research experience in a quantitative field.
• Strong command of graduate-level mathematical concepts including proof writing, analysis, and formal reasoning.
• Excellent written English and ability to craft precise, well-scoped technical questions.

Preferred
• Experience in academic research, mathematical competition design, or quantitative industry roles.

Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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